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JO-2020: le président du CIO "impressionné" par la reconstruction de Fukushima

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:19:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach s'est dit "très impressionné" samedi par les "grandes avancées" dans la reconstruction de Fukushima lors de sa visite dans cette région du Japon touchée par le tsunami de 2011 et la catastrophe nucléaire qui s'en est suivi.

14h33 JO-2020: le président du CIO "impressionné" par la reconstruction de Fukushima AFP

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:09:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach s'est dit "très impressionné" samedi par les "grandes avancées" dans la reconstruction de Fukushima lors de sa visite dans cette région du Japon touchée par le tsunami de 2011 et la catastrophe nucléaire qui s'en est suivi.

JO-2020: le président du CIO "impressionné" par la reconstruction de Fukushima

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 15:06:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach s'est dit "très impressionné" samedi par les "grandes avancées" dans la reconstruction de Fukushima lors de sa visite dans cette région du Japon touchée par le tsunami de 2011 et la catastrophe nucléaire qui s'en est suivi.

JO-2020: le président du CIO "impressionné" par la reconstruction de Fukushima

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:55:00 +0100afp (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach s'est dit "très impressionné" samedi par les "grandes avancées" dans la reconstruction de Fukushima lors de sa visite dans cette région du Japon touchée par le tsunami de 2011 et la catastrophe nucléaire qui s'en est suivi.

JO-2020: le président du CIO "impressionné" par la reconstruction de Fukushima

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:41:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Tokyo - Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach s'est dit "très impressionné" samedi par les "grandes avancées" dans la reconstruction de Fukushima lors de sa visite dans cette région du Japon touchée par le tsunami de 2011 et la catastrophe nucléaire qui s'en est suivi.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:43:00 +0100seattletimes (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 13:26:00 +0100siouxcityjournal (en)

In this Nov. 23, 2018, photo, IOC President Thomas Bach, center, arrives at Narita Airport, near Tokyo. IOC President Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:58:00 +0100muscatinejournal (en)

In this Nov. 23, 2018, photo, IOC President Thomas Bach, center, arrives at Narita Airport, near Tokyo. IOC President Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:45:00 +0100ChinaPost (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:30:00 +0100680news (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:30:00 +0100startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint FUKUSHIMA, Japan — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. StarTribune.

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Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:09:00 +0100nampa (en)

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Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:08:00 +0100nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press. IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region <<br /> AP Photo TKSK801-1124180827 <<br /> Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos. <<br /> FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to....

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:57:00 +0100therepublic (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:55:00 +0100eagletribune (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:38:00 +0100dailyjournal (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:29:00 +0100wwlp (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:24:00 +0100tribtown (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:12:00 +0100kansascity (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:05:00 +0100kansas (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC's Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region 3:44 AM EST Nov 24, 2018

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:05:00 +0100usaToday (en)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:57:00 +0100miamiherald (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:55:00 +0100bradenton (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:54:00 +0100islandpacket (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:51:00 +0100heraldonline (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:51:00 +0100theolympian (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:50:00 +0100charlotteobserver (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

IOC’s Bach and Abe make brief visit to Fukushima region

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 09:48:00 +0100star-telegram (en)

IOC President Thomas Bach and Japan ese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a quick trip Saturday to the region northeast of Tokyo that was devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three nuclear reactors. The Fukushima region will hold baseball and softball games during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

From Our Inbox: Letters to the Editor for the Week Ending Nov. 23, 2018

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 06:21:00 +0100noozhawk (en)

Just reading about the City of Santa Barbara planning to house homeless people for three-month periods, I would very much like to have use of one of these homes for December, January and February. Michigan winters can be so not comfortable, and three months is a perfect timetable. We wouldn’t require the food service.

Reportan sismo en Japón con magnitud de 5,0

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 02:49:00 +0100midiario (es)

Un sismo de una magnitud preliminar de 5,0 se registró este viernes 23 de noviembre frente a las costas de la prefectura de Fukushima, en Japón, dijo la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón. NOTA RELACIONADA: Instituto de Geociencias informa de sismo en Darién Hasta el momento, no se han reportado heridos....

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:29:00 +0100premiumtimesng (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the coast of Japan ’s Fukushima prefecture on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. So far no major damage or injuries were reported and no tsunami warning has been issued. The temblor occurred at 11:30 p.m. local time, with the epicenter at latitude of 37.

5.0-magnitude earthquake strike off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:19:00 +0100thenewsnigeria (en)

November 23, 2018 no comments 5.0-magnitude earthquake strike off Japan ’s Fukushima prefecture. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the coast of Japan’s Fukushima prefecture on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. So far no major damage or injuries were reported and no tsunami warning has been issued.

The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:29:00 +0100zmescience (en)

Precise earthquake prediction (pinpointing the exact time and place of a future earthquake) is not possible and will not be possible for the foreseeable future due to the sheer complexity of the problem — but this doesn’t mean that we can’t make some guesses. Scientists predict earthquakes in odds and intervals, not in exact values.

11:03 Sismo de 5,2 golpea noreste de Japón sin alerta de tsunami

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:35:00 +0100prensa-latina (es)

23 de noviembre de 2018, 11:03 Tokio, 23 nov (PL) Un sismo de 5,2 grados en la escala de Richter golpeó hoy la costa de la prefectura de Fukushima, en el noreste de Japón, sin generar hasta el momento amenaza de tsunami, informó la Agencia Meteorológica nipona (JMA).

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Fukushima prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:07:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the coast of Japan 's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:30 p.m. local time, with the epicenter at a latitude of 37.0 degrees north and a longitude of 141.2 degrees east and at depth of 50 km.

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Fukushima prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:45:00 +0100chinabroadcast (en)

. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off the coast of Japan 's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, Japan Meteorological Agency said. Photo of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. [Photo: IC] The temblor occurred at 11:30 p.m. local time, with the epicenter at a latitude of 37.0 degrees north and a longitude of 141.

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Fukushima prefecture: JMA

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:14:00 +0100chinabroadcast (en)

. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off Japan 's Fukushima prefecture at 11:30 p.m. local time, Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday. Photo of Fukushima Prefecture in Japan.

5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Fukushima prefecture: JMA

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:14:00 +0100xinhuanet_en (en)

TOKYO, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck off Japan 's Fukushima prefecture at 11:30 p.m. local time, Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday.

Disaster learning centres for T&T?

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:23:00 +0100trinidadexpress (en)

REMEMBER August 21, 2018? Any individual standing on Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) soil, on that day, is unlikely to have forgotten the terror of that evening’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake, the mightiest such event in this country’s recent history. After nearly two minutes of gut-wrenching turbulence from 5:31 p.

OCHA Annual Report 2015

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:08:00 +0100unocha (en)

1OCHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 CHA UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 unocha.org reliefweb.int Twitter @unocha and @UnReliefChief Facebook www.facebook.com/unocha LinkedIn United Nations Ocha WEB PLATFORMS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS ODSG1.

Research Headlines - EU alert system supports tsunami preparedness

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:53:00 +0100ec-europa (en)

There have always been tsunamis across the world but the 2004 event in the Indian Ocean, which caused over 250 000 casualties, showed how devastating they can be. Likewise, the 2011 tsunami, which killed more than 19 000 people in Japan , underlined the fact that even for a well-prepared country the consequences can be dramatic.

Japan Oct crude steel output falls 4.5 pct on glitches at some mills

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:26:00 +0100hellenicshippingnews (en)

Japan ’s crude steel output fell 4.5 percent in October from a year earlier to 8.56 million tonnes, the second straight month of year-on-year decline, due to glitches at some mills, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation said. “Production was reduced as some steel mills were having system trouble,....

Earthquake researchers finalists for supercomputing prize November 22, 2018 Science and Technology

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 03:16:00 +0100u-tokyo (en)

A team of researchers from the Earthquake Research Institute, Department of Civil Engineering and Information Technology Center at the University of Tokyo, and the RIKEN Center for Computational Science and RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project in Japan were finalists for the coveted Gordon....

Hokkaido’s officials call on PAL’s Bautista to show support

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:03:00 +0100thestandard-ph (en)

PAL had made the decision to postpone the original Sept. 10 launch of its Manila-Sapporo-Manila route to a new date due to the recent 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Hokkaido. “Tourist spots and destinations in Hokkaido are open for domestic and international tourists. It is business as usual.

JO-2020: le président du CIO se rendra samedi à Fukushima

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:06:00 +0100LePoint (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach se rendra ce week-end dans la région de Fukushima lourdement affectée par le tsunami de 2011 suivi d'une catastrophe nucléaire et que le Japon espère relancer en y organisant des événements sportifs. M.

JO-2020: le président du CIO se rendra samedi à Fukushima

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:54:00 +0100tv5 (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach se rendra ce week-end dans la région de Fukushima lourdement affectée par le tsunami de 2011 suivi d'une catastrophe nucléaire et que le Japon espère relancer en y organisant des événements sportifs. M.

JO-2020: le président du CIO se rendra samedi à Fukushima

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:50:00 +0100afp (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach se rendra ce week-end dans la région de Fukushima lourdement affectée par le tsunami de 2011 suivi d'une catastrophe nucléaire et que le Japon espère relancer en y organisant des événements sportifs. M.

12h02 JO-2020: le président du CIO se rendra samedi à Fukushima AFP

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:14:00 +0100la-croix (fr)

Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach se rendra ce week-end dans la région de Fukushima lourdement affectée par le tsunami de 2011 suivi d'une catastrophe nucléaire et que le Japon espère relancer en y organisant des événements sportifs. M.

JO-2020: le président du CIO se rendra samedi à Fukushima

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:12:00 +0100lexpress (fr)

Tokyo - Le président du Comité international olympique Thomas Bach se rendra ce week-end dans la région de Fukushima lourdement affectée par le tsunami de 2011 suivi d'une catastrophe nucléaire et que le Japon espère relancer en y organisant des événements sportifs. M.

EU plans to adopt mobile alert system for disasters for member states.

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:42:00 +0100geospatialworld (en)

European Union member countries have 42 months timeframe to adopt a mobile emergency alert system to track natural disasters or terror attacks. The measure was voted by the European Parliament on Wednesday. With the advancements in communication technology, mobile phone emergency alerts have become....

Gov't to compile 2nd extra budget on disaster prevention, agriculture

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:55:00 +0100japantoday (en)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday told his government to draw up a second supplementary budget for fiscal 2018 to fund disaster prevention measures and bolster the agricultural sector. The extra budget, which is expected to be several trillion yen in size, will also be used on measures to shore....

European Union preparing to adopt mobile alert system

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:00:00 +0100geospatialworld (en)

With the advancements in communication technology, mobile phone emergency alerts increasingly provide us with timely information about unexpected emergencies or natural disasters, so that we can better ensure our own safety in the case of an emergency. Many countries, including the US and Japan , are using this technology.

Embassy of Japan organizes “Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku” Exhibition

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:33:00 +0100sarajevotimes (en)

The Embassy of Japan and the Sarajevo city will hold The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition “Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan” from17 November to 7 December 2018 at the Sarajevo City Hall. The name Tohokumeans “Northeast” in Japanese and is the geographic region of northern part of the mainland of Japan, which covers 6 prefectures.

New Zealand LCC market: AirAsia pulls out again, leaving only Jetstar

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:55:00 +0100centreforaviation (en)

Note: seat and capacity share figures are approximate. Source: CAPA – Centre for Aviation & OAG. New Zealand was the first Asia Pacific market with LCCs New Zealand was the very first Asia Pacific market penetrated by LCCs, initially by independent New Zealand-based LCC Kiwi and Air New Zealand LCC subsidiary Freedom Air .

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Baja California, Miles From Border

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:28:00 +0100theepochtimes (en)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the U.S.-Mexico border in Baja California, Mexico, and it was felt in San Diego and other parts of Southern California. in Southern California reported that a number of people in San Diego, located 180 miles to the west-northwest of the epicenter, felt the quake.

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